The ability of Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates 1-112, 2-28, and 4-6, to control Mucor
piriformis (Mucor rot) on Gala, McIntosh, Ambrosia, and Spartan apple cultivars in …

In this research, postharvest citrus fruits with blue mold caused by Penicillium italicum were
treated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens ZX …

Thirty isolates of Pseudomonas fluorescens obtained from citrus rhizosphere were tested for
antifungal activity against Phytophthora spp., P. fluorescens isolate Pf20 was found efficient …

BACKGROUND The application of chemical fungicides is currently the main method for the
control of postharvest decay of fruits and vegetables. However, public concern has been …

Postharvest diseases pose serious threats to the pome fruit industry worldwide. Grey mould,
Mucor rot and blue mould decay on apples, caused by Botrytis cinerea, Mucor piriformis and …

Two hundred and ten Pseudomonas spp. strains were obtained from leaf surfaces and
apple fruit using serial dilution methods on semi-selective King B medium. These strains …

The pre-harvest applications of antagonists are promising strategies to minimize various
postharvest diseases. Given this, we sought to evaluate the capability of Pseudomonas …

Green mold, caused by Penicillium digitatum, is a serious disease of citrus fruit during
postharvest. The focus of this study was to evaluate possible biological alternatives to …

Citrus green mold (Penicillium digitatum) causes economic losses. Chemical fungicides
such as imazalil provide the primary means for controlling green mold decay of citrus fruits …